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For the second time in a row, the Basel Carnival will hardly be held. The Fasnachts-Committee could not find any alternative to the Corona fair for the traditional Basel Carnival from February 22 to 25, 2021. The original Fasnachtler and former guildmaster Robert “Stümpi” Graf called for the cancellation of the 2021 Carnival ago. two months.
Because even a decentralized carnival would attract visitors. Accordingly, he welcomes the decision of the Carnival Committee: “Due to development, that was actually the only logical decision,” Graf said. This was already predictable two months ago. “At the time I didn’t want to be controversial and say, ‘We have to cancel this,” unfortunately development has shown that there is no other way. “
“2019 was my last carnival”
Charles “Stütz” Deuber is on the board of directors of “Privé Waggis”. He already expressed regret for the canceled Fasnacht in last year’s Telebasel Fasnacht cross section. A year later, the 94-year-old is clear: «I assume that 2019 was my last Carnival. 2020 was nothing, 2021 will be nothing. I don’t know if I want or can participate in 2022 “.
The original carnival had hoped until the end that the carnival could still take place somehow. With the current uncertainties and constantly changing measures taken by the federal government, a rejection is understandable to him.
“But it is difficult for us, also financially. Also for the entire industry, which is related to carnival. Of course for us too. We also suffer financially. We have a warehouse in Steinenvorstadt, which we operate economically. “Because the rent still has to be paid, then” Stütz “.
